If you’re pitching your company to a potential client or bidding for additional business, one of the best ways to do so is through business proposals. A business proposal is a direct response to a prospect’s request for proposal (RFP). It’s essentially a sales tool that, if it is well …
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How to Save Money on Restaurant Furniture
Opening a restaurant can be quite expensive, especially if it is going to be a new build. In fact, even opening a small casual dining space or renovating an old restaurant to give way to a new concept can be costly. The amount of money you need to invest in …
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Big Decision to Make: Where to Source Your Business Equipment From
If you are starting up a business and are thinking about the cost of the equipment you will need for operation, you will have your work cut out for you. You don’t only have to get the price right, but also make sure that you are able to comply with …
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Top Tips in the Run-Up to Launch Day
No matter how you’re funding your startup, the weeks and days leading up to launch day are of vital importance. Planning your funding options, hiring staff, preparing your premises, and making sure that everything is ready for launch day can take a lot of time. Although you have some clear …
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3 Pieces Of Software That All New Businesses Need
Making good use of technology is a good way for all businesses to improve efficiency and offer a better level of service to their customers. The only problem is, it can get pretty expensive buying loads of different pieces of business software. That’s a particular problem when you’re first starting …
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Balancing Your Work And Hobbies Like A Boss
Image In life, everyone wants to be a success and be able to enjoy every little thing which the world has to offer. Our time on this earth is so fleeting and we really have to work in order to enjoy every scrap of experience we can get. When it …
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Best Place to Start a Small Business
More start-ups than ever are looking abroad when it comes to setting up their business location. Finding the right balance between standard of living, great infrastructure and ease of doing business are all factors millennial entrepreneurs are paying close attention to. The good news is that price comparison site GoCompare have …
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The Growth of Franchises
There are franchises appearing all over, and in fairness, that’s the whole point of them! From fast-food restaurants to pubs, many people try their hand at a franchise as a route into the world of business. Currently, there are more than 120 industries that have franchised companies. Usually, the franchisee …
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Workplace Wonders – 5 Secrets to Finding the Perfect New Office
Photo by Alesia Kazantceva on Unsplash Renting or purchasing new office space can be daunting. There are a lot of aspects to consider such as where the office should be located and what kind of vibe it should convey. Every company big or small needs an office space that fits …
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6 Ways to Make Your Business’ Blog More Mobile Friendly Without Starting from Scratch
Let’s cut to the chase: if you haven’t optimized your site for mobile visitors, you’re inevitably leaving traffic, readers and potential earning on the table. The numbers don’t lie as it’s well-documented that that majority of all web traffic comes via mobile devices versus desktops. Many bloggers have the misconception …
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Tips for Helping Your Business Thrive in a Mobile-first World
When your grandfather owned a small hardware shop back in the 1970s, his business thrived on word of mouth, his great selection of paint, his friendly demeanor and dedication to customer service. Now that you have a business of your own, you are determined to follow in your grandpa’s footsteps …
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Practical Presents – 5 Useful Gifts That Your Recipients Will Love
The minimalist movement and increased focus on lessening our carbon footprint are forcing people to step up their game when choosing what to gift to their loved ones. Let’s be honest: nobody needs another glass ornament or plastic doodad to add to their collection. Avoid your presents gathering dust in …
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Startup Savvy – 6 Ways to Get Your Small Business off the Ground
Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels The early stages of establishing your small business are hard work and financially challenging, as it can take two to three years to begin turning a profit. Entrepreneurs need to be savvy to get their business up and running in the most cost-efficient way possible. …
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Head in the Cloud – 5 Ways That Cloud Technology is Making Business Better
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Cloud computing is a term that’s frequently thrown around in the corporate world at the moment, and with good reason. Rather than storing your data on local servers, cloud technology enables you to set up a virtual office that’s accessible anywhere with an internet connection. …
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Would Unlimited Holidays Motivate You at Work?
A business can’t run without employees, and employees can’t work well in a negative environment. Satisfied employees are more likely to give their utmost effort to the company, as they will reflect the same sense of caring back to a company that cares for them. Plus, unhappy employees are more …
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The 4 Functionalities Every Growing Startup Should Implement ASAP
Pexels Startups are usually humble in scope, and as they succeed they generally grow and begin to form the usual processing hierarchy of a functional business. But just saying that sentence skips over plenty of the long-form effort it takes to construct departments that work for your business rather than …
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